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Cuban Coffee

Cultural Context

Cuban coffee, or Café Cubano, has its roots in the 19th century when coffee was first cultivated in Cuba. It reflects the island's rich coffee culture and is often enjoyed in social settings, symbolizing hospitality and warmth. Traditionally served sweet, this strong espresso is a daily ritual for many Cubans and has gained popularity in the U.S. and beyond, with variations emerging to suit different tastes.

CubanCUdrink
15 min
easy
2 servings
Servings4
2 cups organic Cuban coffee
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup water
1 cup milk

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

sugar

🥗Healthier: stevia

💰Cheaper: honey

Stevia offers sweetness with fewer calories.

espresso

🥗Healthier: strong brewed coffee

💰Cheaper: instant coffee

Brewed coffee can mimic espresso's flavor.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories and adds flavor.

cocoa powder

🥗Healthier: carob powder

💰Cheaper: unsweetened chocolate

Carob powder is caffeine-free and adds sweetness.

1

Fill the bottom part of the electric Cuban coffee maker with water up to the marked line, ensuring it's below the valve.

2

Fill the coffee insert with organic Cuban coffee, packing it tightly to ensure a strong brew.

3

Attach the top of the coffee maker securely to prevent dripping.

4

Turn on the electric coffee maker and wait for the coffee to brew.

5

Once the coffee starts to come out, collect the first few drops to make the foam.

6

Use a fork to mix the sugar into the first coffee drops until it turns a light brown or beige color, indicating it's ready for the foam.

7

Stir the mixture until it becomes frothy and light in color, then pour the brewed coffee into cups, leaving the foam on top.

8

Optionally, add milk to the coffee to make a cortadito or drink it black.

Cooking Techniques

brewingwhiskingheating

Equipment Needed

espresso makerstovetop espresso potwhisksaucepansmall cups

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetariangluten-freenut-free

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Café CubanoEspresso Cubano

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